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How 5G can help the fight against Coronavirus-Deloitte

5G can enhance the effectiveness of pandemic prevention and treatment, and drive the digital transformation of healthcare systems in response to major public emergencies, such as the current pandemic of COVID-19, a newly released Deloitte report suggests. The white paper titled, “Combating COVID-19 with 5G: Opportunities to improve public health systems,” was produced in collaboration […]

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8 people test positive for Coronavirus in Uganda

The Minister of Health Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng has confirmed that 8 people have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) making the 9 in total.  6 cases were detected at the airport while 2 were from quarantine. The minister has appealed to everyone who travelled to Dubai in the past 14 days to call the ministry’s […]

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Uganda announces first Coronavirus case

The Minister of Health Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng has confirmed that a Ugandan aged 36 has been confirmed as the first case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Uganda. The 36 year old had traveled to Dubai four days ago for a business trip and is a resident of Kibuli in Kampala. The government of Uganda reassures […]

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Forbes Enterprises suspends Labour exportation due to Coronavirus

Labour exportation giants Forbes Enterprises Limited has suspend flights and deployment its candidates to work abroad due to widespread of deadly Coronavirus. Forbes manage told this website that due to health precautions, their planned flights and deployments have been postponed for 3 weeks. However deployments will commence immediately the ban is lifted.   Also to […]

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UK helps world’s poorest countries withstand the economic disruption of coronavirus

Up to £150 million of UK aid funding announced in the Budget to help mitigate the impact of coronavirus on the world’s most vulnerable countries UK aid funding will allow developing countries to dedicate their available resources to tackling the virus Support will help prevent wider economic contagion from coronavirus around the world Vulnerable countries […]

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Update on Coronavirus in Uganda

The Ministry of Health is currently isolating 4 foreigner nationals at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital. They were picked from Entebbe International Airport after presenting symptoms of flue and cough. Samples have been collected and are currently being tested at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI). Results will be communicated to the public accordingly. As of today, […]